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Mr Alec Waugh & Associates; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Mr Alec Waugh & Associates is seeking a GDC-registered Dental Therapist to join a busy 5-surgery practice in Low Fell Gateshead. The role requires 37.5 hours per week within an NHS/Private setting, with treatments including exams, S&P, and perio under Direct Access. You will refer to dentists for RCT/XLA and carry out prescribed work.

Private work is split 50/50; you’ll be supported by a dental nurse. Sponsorship may be available for employed therapists; targets include 4–6 UDA per hour and

Qualifications

• Must be GDC registered as a Dental Therapist and reside in the UK.
• Minimum 37.5 hours per week in NHS/Private Dental Practice.
• Must have right to work in the UK; sponsorship considered for employed therapists.

Responsibilities

• Provide Direct Access Care and conduct exams, s&p, perio under NHS Direct Access.
• Refer for RCT, XLA and lab work to dentists within the practice.
• Maintain patient records and work with a dental nurse for patient care.

Skills

Direct Access Care

Education

GDC Registered Dental Therapist

Tools

SFD software

Online portal bookings

Fibre optics

Job description

We wish to contract a GDC Registered Therapist for a busy 5 surgery dental practice in Low Fell Gateshead. Applicant must already reside in the UK

A minimum of 37.5 hours a week to work in an NHS/Private Dental Practice

To carry out Exams, S&P, Cons, Perio under NHS Direct Access - All treatment within the Therapists Scope of Practice. To refer for RCT, XLA and Lab related work to Dentists at the practice and to also carry out work under prescription from the Dentist.

Private work is split 50/50

You will have the support of a Dental Nurse

The current rate for a Self-Employed Dental Therapist is £30 per hour -we pay by UDA's achieved up to £10 net on a sliding scale. - Most Dental Therapists should achieve 4-6 UDA's per hour e.g. £40-£60 per hour.

Must be already GDC Registered as a Dental Therapist & must already reside in the UK

If no settled worker wants this position then Sponsorship is available for an employed Dental Therapist - they must have an average IELTS score of at least 7 within the last 2 years to meet NHS Regulations. They will be paid LESS than £10 Net per UDA' - the difference to cover paid holidays ( 6 Weeks) and paid Bank Holidays. To earn not less than £41,700 per year including Holiday/Bank Holiday pay - may earn up to a maximum of £73,500 depending on UDA's Achieved.

The Practice uses SFD software, online portal bookings, tablets in each surgery for treatment planning with patients, Fibreoptics, Established Practice Plan List from Dentists for Hygiene and Therapy appointments

Responsibilities

Providing Direct Access Care

Conduct thorough assessments of patients' dental health, utilizing knowledge of anatomy to inform treatment plans and take radiographs

Provide preventive care, and restorations to children and adults including cleanings and fluoride treatments, while educating patients on oral hygiene practices, and extractions of primary teeth.

Collaborate with dentists and other dental professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with GDC regulations and standards.

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust